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Eyewitness: Hungarian Photography in the Twentieth Century: Brassai, Capa, Kertesz, Moholy-Nagy, Munkacsi Hardcover – September 1, 2011

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4.9 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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At a crucial moment between two world wars, in a country destabilized by political turmoil, five men changed the face of photojournalism and art photography, and inspired the world. With their groundbreaking shots, Brassai, Capa, Kertesz, Moholy-Nagy, and Munkasci radically redefined photographic practice and theory, giving rise to iconic images and ushering in the modern era. In this stunning book, essays by leading authorities examine the ways in which the extraordinary activity of these five men established Hungary as a crucible of art photography at the time, as well as the influence they have had on succeeding generations of photographers. Illustrated with their major works and a number by their contemporaries--in many cases using archival prints--the book is a landmark study of modern photography.
Praise for Eyewitness: With their keen eyes and dramatic compositions, Capa, Brassaї, Andre Kertesz, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Martin Munkasci, and forty-five of their less-famous contemporaries put an indelible stamp on journalism, fashion, and war photography. Their rich black-and-white images are elegantly reproduced in this arresting book. --Minneapolis Star Tribune
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  1. Print length
    239 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Royal Academy Books
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2011
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Dimensions
    9.8 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    190571176X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1905711765
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Péter Baki is director of the Hungarian Museum of Photography, Kecskemét. Colin Ford was the founding director of the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford, England (now the National Media Museum). George Szirtes is a Hungarian poet and translator.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Royal Academy Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 239 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 190571176X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1905711765
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.8 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Customer Reviews:
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    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few great books on the history of photography in Eastern Europe ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018
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    One of the few great books on the history of photography in Eastern Europe in the early 20th Century.
    Great history and photos are great inspiration.
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  • Londoner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A small group, influential and important way beyond their number
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2012
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    This book concentrates on just five photographers who, from the mid-20s onwards, played a very major role in photography. All were emigres, moving to either Paris, Berlin, London or New York and sometimes two or more of them in turn at different stages of their working lives. Several worked with or were members of photo agencies such as Magnum, which itself attracted some of the most respected photographers from the 1930s onwards and continues doing so. They have provided photographers to just about every major event world-wide, be it war, disaster or some important news story. The five listed are some of the most prestigious of all time and their influence belies their small number.

    Several were subject to religious or political persecution and employed pseudonyms to hide their true identity and retained those identities for the remainder of their lives. Each was substantially different in their styles although some shared similarities. Between them they covered photo-reportage and photo-journalism, war (Capa) and fashion and celebrity (Munkasci). All five achieved fame and respect during their lifetimes, and their work and styles influenced a great many others although Munkasci had the misfortune to have been forgotten after achieving a position of stature and died in extreme poverty and quite forgotten.

    Brassai and Capa are well represented in books of their work, Kertesz and Mohology-Nagy somewhat less, and Munkasci least of all. I have some books for two of the five and examples of a few images by the others in more general books and this book offers an opportunity to fill some of the obvious gaps. However, the greater value is not in the numbers of images by the five named individuals, but by an approximately equal number of images by a substantially larger number of other lesser-known photographers. Some names I knew slightly via other sources but many I have learned of for the first time and it is that overall group of 'lesser' photographers who may not have been able to emigrate and gain fame or recognition via some Western working relationship. If shuttered behind Hungary's borders, certainly during the 'Iron Curtain' years, it would certainly have restricted wider knowledge and international recognition of their work. 'Lesser' is not a reflection of their talent and their obvious abilities are no less than, and may sometimes exceed, that of their more famous countrymen.

    A superb collection of photography which is probably unique. A major addition for anyone's collection.
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  • CabSav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply inspiring
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2011
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    After looking at some of the prints I have strong urge to go out and try new ideas. Truly inspiring and eye opening book. You can learn from it, you can use it as source of new ideas or just admire the 'photographic eye' of a few carefully chosen Hungarians.
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  • 31001
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2011
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    I was fortunate enough to see this exhibition in July of this year and it was truly amazing to see these photographs bought together and shown here in England. The book is just as luxurious. Beautifully written and presented it is something that will remain with you forever.
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  • Christopher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2013
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    Excellent service, hence the five stars.
    Pity about the book, which is very disappointing. Just as well I didn't buy it at the RRP.
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